As usual, there were dim lights to be seen beyond the thin curtains which were closed during the night. His shadow shifted from one side of the room to the door and unlocked it, opening it for her, "Good evening, Sadako. You look positively wracked by nerves. Come in, have a seat. I've got tea brewing already."
Kage was beside the barber, thumping her tail on the floor. She obviously liked Sadako -- not just because she was familiar, but because Sweeney seemed to be a shade less heavy-hearted when she was around.